Combined pen-wiper and paper-weight



H. K. DUKE.

COMBINED PEN WIPEE AND PAPER WEIGHT.

Patented Aug. 2.5, 1891.

l(No Model.)

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HARRYK. DUKE, OF CAUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.

COMBINED PEN-WIPER AND PAPER-WEIGHT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent NO. 458,156,6lated August 25, 1891.

i Application filed May 22,1891. Serial No. 393,711. (No model.)

T0 all whom, it may concern,.-

Be it known that I, HARRY K. DUKE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Cumberland, in the county of Alleghe-ny and State of Maryland, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Pen-Wipers and Paper-Weights; and I do declare the fol lowing to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of reference marked'thereon, which form a part of this specification.

Figure 1 is a perspective View of the device ready for use. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section. Fig. 3 is a bottom view. Figli is an enlarged detail in section. Fig..5 is a perspective view of the holder of the stationary spool, and Fig. 6 is a similar view of the holder of the movable spool.

This invention relates to a combined penwiper and paper-weight, it being a device whcrewith a pen may be wiped and which also may be used as a paper-weight.

The invention consists in the construction hereinafter set forth.

In the annexed drawings, the letter A represents a shell or case of suitable shape and dimensions. On each side, about the middle of the top edge, there is a notch a, from which a hole ct leads within the shell. On a line with this hole and notch transverse the shell at the middle of the top thereof is a nipple B, leading within the shell A, such nipple having a pin b, projecting slightly within. Inside this nipple B and projecting therefrom is the plunger C, which is hollow, has a suit-able smooth top c, and inside the shell A has a head c', provided with the transverse notch c2. This plunger has a slot c3, through which the pin b projects into the plunger,

and inside the plunger is a spring D, which bears between said pin b and the top of the interior of the plunger.

The bottom E ot' the device iits snugly within the lower rim a2 of the shell A. This bottom has on its top vface e at one end the pair of supports e e2, provided with the grooves es e4, running from the edge to the center. In the inner ends of the grooves,

which form bearings for them, are the journals of a spool F. This spool has at one end a ratchet f, which is engaged by a detent f', secured to the top of the support e'. Secured in the other end of the bottom E and projecting upwardly are two pins g g', having the heads g2 g3. These pins pass through a slot h in the traveling holder H, the heads being above the base h of the holder'and larger than the width of the slot 7L. At its inner end this base h has the notch h5 and at its outer edge an upturned lip h4, with a hole h5 therein. Rising from the sides-of this holder H are the supports 7a 7o', having the notches k2 7c3, leading from the back inward to the centers, the inner ends of these slots formingthe bearings for the journals of the spool K. In front of this holder II and near the middle of the bottom E,in the inside, is an arm L, from which a stem Z projects backward over the holder I-I and loosely through the hole h5. Around this stem is a helical spring M, bearing between the lip h4 and a collar m in the stem Z. y Fastened to the holderH is a springcatch or pull-pawl N, which extends over to the other end of the bottom and engages with the teeth of the ratchet f. Secured to the middle of the bottom E, on top, is a block O, having its top convex or sharp, as shown. Passing around the spools F and K is a ribbon of any suitable textile, cotton beingppreferred. The bottom with its appurtenances is held in place by the catch P, which is pivoted and may be turned so that its ends p p will bind against the edge co2 of the shell.

The parts being in place, as shown, the pen to be wiped is inserted through the hole a', with the concaved side down, and comes between the top and bottom of the ribbon. Pressure being applied to the plunger C, the pen is bound between the two parts of the ribbon and between the concave and convex faces of the head c and block O. Vhile the parts are in this position the pen is withdrawn, completely wiping it. When this pressure is applied and the two parts of the ribbon squeezed together, the spool K and its holder H are drawn forward, compressing the spring M. As soon as the plunger is returned its spring D forces it back, and at the same time the spring M forces the holder IOO H back and the pull-pawl N gives the spool F a partial turn, bringing a fresh part of the ribbon under the head of the plunger.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- 1. A shell 0r case having a hole in both sides, a ribbon within, and a plunger, as set forth. A

2. A shell or case having a hole in both sides, two spools with a ribbon over them, and a plunger, as set forth. I

3. A shell or case having a hole in both sides, two spools, one stationary and the other movable, with a ribbon over them, and a plunger, as set forth.

4. A shell or case having a hole in both sides, two spools, one stationary and the other movable, with a ribbon over them, the former provided with a ratchet and the latter having a holder provided with a pull-pawl,

Awhich engages said ratchet, anda plunger, 

